Night Shift Respiratory Therapist Neonatal & Adult Care

Dallas Center United Methodist; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. You will perform respiratory therapy, ABG and diagnostic procedures, and patient assessments across all ages under departmental policies.

Expect to manage ventilator support, oxygen, and airway care with a focus on quality and safety. The role requires BLS, ACLS, NRP/PALS within 1 year, Texas licensing, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics to include oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures to include arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation to include a bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview and a review of patient‘s medical record.
• Perform appropriate actions using critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFT‘s when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in tasks related to infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Performs required cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.
• Perform other job duties as required

Skills

Respiratory therapy

ABG analysis

Ventilator management

PFTs

Neonatal care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (Texas)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

NRP (within 1 year of hire)

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. You will perform respiratory therapy, ABG and diagnostic procedures, and patient assessments across all ages under departmental policies.

Expect to manage ventilator support, oxygen, and airway care with a focus on quality and safety. The role requires BLS, ACLS, NRP/PALS within 1 year, Texas licensing, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience.